The Plough Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Northamptonshire
The Plough Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 February 2026, 4 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 9 High Street, Brackley, NN13 7DW
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts The Plough Inn among the 2,565 places in West Northamptonshire holding top marks, 78% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,565 | 78% | ← The Plough Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 377 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 9 | <1% |
A further 772 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Plough Inn none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Plough Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Rolla Takeaway/sandwich shop | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2022 |
| Domino's Pizza Group Takeaway/sandwich shop | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Brackley Stores & Post Office Retailers - other | 90 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 August 2024 |
| Old Fire Station Coffee Shop and Websters Events Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Westminster Croft Caring Premises | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Winchester House School School/college/university | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Elior at McCarthy & Stone Rumbold Court Caring Premises | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Impact Food Group @ Magdalen College School St. School/college/university | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
Questions about The Plough Inn
What is The Plough Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Plough Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 25 February 2026.
Is The Plough Inn safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Plough Inn last inspected?
The Plough Inn was last inspected on 25 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Plough Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Plough Inn compare to other places in West Northamptonshire?
78% of the 3,285 rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Plough Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects The Plough Inn and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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